Make up applicator with oppositely attached flexible, nonporous tips

ABSTRACT

A device and method for applying makeup to a user&#39;s face. To apply makeup, the user obtains a makeup application device. The makeup application device has a handle with two tip connectors connected to each end. Flexible, nonporous applicator tips are connected to each of the two tip connectors. The user then places makeup onto one of the applicator tips and then applies the makeup to her face. In a preferred embodiment the applicator tips are fabricated from hypoallergenic silicone and are used to apply lipstick and eyeliner primarily.

The present invention relates to makeup applicators, and in particular,to reusable makeup applicators for applying face makeup.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Facial makeup is commonly applied to the faces of women throughout theworld. Typically, lipstick is rubbed directly onto the lips. Afterrepeated usage, the lipstick can become dirty or contaminated withbacteria. Also, some of the lipstick is invariably wasted as the usernears the end of the lipstick supply. Also, eyeliner is usually appliedwith brushes that may also can become dirty and contaminated, resultingin complications for the user.

Clay Sculpting Tools

Clay sculpting tools are known. Clay sculpting tools may include ahandle having silicone flexible tips that are used to mold andmanipulate clay. These clay sculpting tools are commonly available. Onesuch tool is purchased from Shanghai Joykey International Trading Co.with offices in China (part no. HB-DTCS0206).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a preferred makeup applicator

FIGS. 2-4 show details of a preferred applicator tip.

FIGS. 5-6 show details of another preferred applicator tip.

FIGS. 7-9 show the utilization of a preferred makeup applicator

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a device and method for applying makeupto a user's face. To apply makeup, the user obtains a makeup applicationdevice. The makeup application device has a handle with two tipconnectors connected to each end. Flexible, nonporous applicator tipsare connected to each of the two tip connectors. The user then placesmakeup onto one of the applicator tips and then applies the makeup toher face. In a preferred embodiment the applicator tips are fabricatedfrom hypoallergenic silicone and are used to apply lipstick and eyelinerprimarily.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

In the present invention, Applicant has discovered that a clay sculptingtool having oppositely attached silicone tips may be used to applymakeup onto the face of a human being. Specifically, Applicant hasdiscovered that lipstick and eyeliner may be very effectively applied tothe face using the tool described above in the background section thatis sold for the specific purpose of sculpting clay.

FIG. 1 shows a preferred makeup applicator 1. Make-up applicator 1includes handle 2. In a preferred embodiment handle 2 is wood. Aluminumtip connectors 3 and 4 are rigidly attached to opposite ends of handle 2by crimping at crimps 5 and 6, respectively. Silicone tips 7 and 8 arerigidly attached to tip connectors 3 and 4, respectively.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, silicone tip 8includes cupped bevel 9. FIGS. 2-4 show detailed views of silicone tip 8showing cupped bevel 9 in greater detail. FIGS. 3 and 4 show side viewsof tip 8 so that the depth 10 of cupped bevel 9 is more clearly viewed.

Also, in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, silicone tip7 includes flat bevels 15 and 16 and contoured section 17. Contouredsection 17 is preferably rounded as shown.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, makeup applicator 1is utilized to apply makeup in a highly effective and efficient manner(FIG. 7). Silicone tip 8 with cupped bevel 9 is highly effective inapplying lipstick. To apply the lipstick, the user coats silicone tip 8with the lipstick and then rubs the lipstick onto the lips. The cuppedbevel allows for the effective collection of the lipstick and alsocomfortably conforms to the lips of the user.

Silicone tip 7 is highly effective in applying eyeliner (FIG. 8). Flatbevels 15 and 16 are utilized to carefully apply the eyeliner to areasabove the user's eyes in a crisp and accurate fashion. Contoured section17 may be used to smooth and blend the makeup to match the preference ofthe user.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, applicator 1 may befabricated with features as described above. Also, in a preferredembodiment of the present invention, Applicant purchases a claysculpting tool described in the Background section above.

Further Details on Applying Makeup with the Makeup Applicator

Silicone tip 7 is preferably for liner. The thinnest line is obtained byusing edge 33 (FIG. 5) from the middle. Then with a slight 45 degreeangle turn the perfect wing tip can be obtained. Furthermore, siliconetip 7 can be used for brows for creating hair like marks (FIG. 9). Thiscan be blended by using silicone tip 8.

Silicone tip 8 is preferably utilized for applying lipstick. Roundedside 43 (FIG. 2) may be used for obtaining a sharp line. Cupped bevel 9may then be used for filling in the full color for the lips.

Applicator 1 is optimum for blending, smudging and more. It is alsoexceptional for special effects makeup because material does not willstick to the silicone. With a 99% alcohol solution applicator 1 will besanitized and sterilized to eliminate dry time so it can be immediatelyused for the next client.

Other Advantages and Benefits of the Makeup Applicator

There are many advantages of the utilization of makeup applicator 1 overprior art applicator devices. Silicone tips 7 and 8 are strong andflexible and are good for smudging and blending the makeup. Siliconetips 7 and 8 keep their shape despite repeated usages. Makeup applicator1 is easy to clean by wiping with an alcohol based cleaning solution fordisinfection. It may then be repeatedly used by a single client oramongst multiple clients. The silicone tips are nonporous and there isnegligible drying time after the tips are cleaned. The silicone tips arehypoallergenic and therefore extremely safe and practical for widespreadusage.

While the present invention has been described in terms of preferredembodiments, the reader should consider these described embodiments onlyas particular embodiments. Many other embodiments are possible.Therefore, the reader should determine the scope of the presentinvention by the claims and their legal equivalents.

What is Claimed is: 1) A makeup application device, comprising: A) a rodshaped handle, B) a plurality of tip connectors connected to each end ofsaid handle, C) a first flexible, bevel-shaped nonporous makeupapplicator tip connected to one of said tip connectors, D) a secondflexible, bevel shaped nonporous makeup applicator tip connected to theother of said tip connectors, wherein said makeup application device isutilized to apply makeup to a user's face. 2) The makeup applicationdevice as in claim 1 wherein said handle is a wood handle, having alength between 3 inches and 9 inches and a diameter of less than ½ inch.3) The makeup application device as in claim 1 wherein said tipconnectors are aluminum tip connectors crimped to said handle. 4) Themakeup application device as in claim 1 wherein said first and secondapplicator tips are silicone applicator tips. 5) The makeup applicationdevice as in claim 1, wherein said first applicator tip comprises acupped bevel and is utilized for the application of lipstick. 6) Themakeup application device as in claim 1, wherein said second applicatortip comprises two flat bevels and a rounded contoured section and isutilized for the application of eyeliner. 7) The makeup applicationdevice as in claim 1, wherein said first applicator tip comprises acupped bevel and is utilized for the application of lipstick and whereinsaid second applicator tip comprises two flat bevels and a roundedcontoured section and is utilized for the application of eyeliner. 8) Amethod for applying makeup to a user's face, comprising the steps of: A)Obtaining a makeup application device, said makeup application devicecomprising: a. a handle, b. a plurality of tip connectors connected toeach end of said handle, c. a first flexible, nonporous makeupapplicator tip connected to one of said tip connectors, d. a secondflexible, nonporous makeup applicator tip connected to the other of saidtip connectors, B) placing makeup onto at least one of said applicatortips, and C) applying the makeup to the user's face. 9) The method as inclaim 8, wherein said handle is a wood handle. 10) The method as inclaim 8, wherein said tip connectors are aluminum tip connectors crimpedto said handle. 11) The method as in claim 8, wherein said first andsecond applicator tips are silicone applicator tips. 12) The makeupapplication device as in claim 1, wherein said first applicator tipcomprises a cupped bevel and is utilized for the application oflipstick. 13) The method as in claim 8, wherein said second applicatortip comprises two flat bevels and a rounded contoured section and isutilized for the application of eyeliner. 14) The method as in claim 8,wherein said first applicator tip comprises a cupped bevel and isutilized for the application of lipstick and wherein said secondapplicator tip comprises two flat bevels and a rounded contoured sectionand is utilized for the application of eyeliner.